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Cardiac Rehab is a treatment program for patients diagnosed with heart disease to recover faster and return to their normal pace of life. It teaches the patient how to live with heart disease, and how to bring about a change in lifestyle and follow the right path to a healthy and stronger heart. Whether these changes are physical or psychological affecting emotions they have to be understood and allowed for during recovery. Some of the physical changes will be explained but don’t forget the importance of helping yourself. Remember also that often at least initially, thinking processes can be affected which may make comprehension more difficult.

As a chiropractor in San Diego, I regularly help patients with nutrition for losing weight and I also encounter patients that undergo weight loss surgery. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is calculated from a person’s weight and height, and provides a reasonable indicator of body “fatness” and weight categories that may lead to health problems. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes.

There is new research that shows a simple way that you may be able to decrease your risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes by a whopping 50%! We’ve all heard it, but who really lives by these wise words “An ounce of…” in the first place? Maybe we are all just a little lazy and like to take the easy way out, at least most of the time?

Do you have neuropathy, sharp pain, or numbness? Stenosis, sciatica, herniated discs, even degenerated discs or arthritis could be to blame. There are many possible causes but the symptoms are usually one of coldness, a tingling “pins and needles” sort of sensation, complete numbness or even itching. Understanding this type of pain is the first step to getting relief.

Dr. Mike Pritsker, DC is a chiropractor at the chiropractic office New Century Spine Centers in San Diego. In many articles he reveals some of the latest research. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Physiology on November 1, 2010, A fat-rich energy dense diet is an important cause of insulin resistance in some people.

You are what you eat. This is not just a catchy saying – it is the absolute truth. Yet, most people ignore this “truth” and suffer from preventable diseases, aches and pains. Most seem to think it is easier to eat junk and take a pill later. There is always a miracle medicine to save you, isn’t there?

Fibromyalgia, often called fibro or FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome), is characterized by widespread chronic pain with multiple tender points in various parts of the body. The pain and symptoms of Fibromyalgia can range from mild to severe, and can impair normal functioning, limit normal activities and impact quality of life.

A study found, when 1,003 Michigan 6th graders were examined, obese children were “more likely to consume school lunch instead of a packed lunch from home and spend two hours a day watching TV or playing a video game.” According to an article in Science Daily, the study suggests unhealthy habits are feeding the childhood obesity trend. “For the extremely overweight child, genetic screening may be a consideration,” says study senior author Kim A. Eagle, M.D., a Cardiologist and a Director of the U-M Cardiovascular Center.

As a chiropractor in San Diego, I see patients with low back pain and also have patients who ask about diet and nutrition for proper heart health. On May 15th, 2007, the Commonwealth Fund issued a stunning report called, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: An International Update on the Comparative Performance of American Health Care.”

Low back pain can be regarded as a pandemic, as it strikes people from all walks of life. When everything is functioning as designed, the lumbar spine is a work of art. But, when something goes wrong– it can quickly put you out of commission for days or weeks. There are many things that you can do to prevent back pain. Here are some steps you can take right now to reduce your risk.